Finalists: eatshowandtell, awhiffoflemongrass, ladyironchef, kitchencow and ieatishootipost
For those who have been following my blog and tweets, you will know that I was away at Singapore from 23 to 26 October for the first ever Nuffnang Asia-Pacific Blog Awards. I was a little overwhelmed at being in the midst of so many great bloggers from Singapore, Australia, The Philippines and Malaysia, but for a whole 10 minutes before the announcement of the winner was made, I can honestly say that I really wanted to win. Not for the spike in traffic, because a quick glance will show you that I don’t make a cent from this blog. Not for the glamour of being tagged a winner, because hey, there’s only so much of glamour one can revel in when one is an old fart. I guess, deep down, I just wanted to kiss the host, Allan Wu, and the only way I was going to do that was to win the damn award. Sadly, it was Xiaxue who got to touch him 3 times, and Kenny Sia, a close second with one legitimate opportunity to be up on stage, and the other, a Kanye West moment.
But, it was not meant to be (kissing Allan Wu and winning the award). I’m not terribly upset, though. The better man won. I can live with that.
The good doctor refused to eat his spinach, so the food bloggers decided to teach him a lesson
Congratulations, Dr Leslie Tay of ieatishootipost, on winning Best Food Blog. Allan Wu didn’t kiss you, which is a pity, but you’re a winner in my books in every other aspect. To the other finalists – eatshowandtell, Kitchen Cow (my roomie!) and Ladyironchef (my date!), it was lovely meeting you and an honour to be in the same category as you.
Finalists at the Awards
The list of winners is as follows (I took the liberty to cut and paste this from the good doctor’s blog…gracias):
On a more serious note, I’d like to thank Nuffnang for making this happen for me, and all my friends and readers who voted for me and believed in me even when I felt like giving up before the competition commenced. It was hard to feel enthusiastic when I knew that there were many more deserving blogs out there that didn’t make the list. In Singapore, I did my best to proclaim the fact to anyone who would listen to me. When asked which was the best food blog in Malaysia, I rattled off my list, without hesitation – Masak-Masak, KYSpeaks, Kampungboycitygal, BabeinthecityKL….all amazing food blogs written by people whom I respect and look up to. My secret of sustenance – good friends, with or without Allan Wu.
YOU STILL MY NO.1!! yay!
I hafta reply to comments one by one since I’m using the iPhone, k. 🙂
Ciki: thanks! Cumi’s no.1 too? Hahaha.
Nuffnang – Claps for you.
Inspiring bloggers to continue the journey.
And bloggers: Awards are Rewards to continue the hard work.
Goodluck.
Cheers !!!
HOBO: well said! It’s a good feeling to be nominated.
u’re a winner to all of us 🙂 very proud of u. Kissing Allan Wu was part of your intention eh? haha. good one. Good to catch up with you again Meena ^^
Christine: really good to see you and Chris on the SG trip. Hey, maybe next year, I’ll be supporting you instead in SG, eh? 🙂
U should have stab the doctor harder with that knife. LOL. But like I said, you’ll always be our dear Queen – with or without the award.
Munkeyboy: hehe, cannot leh. He knows first aid. Kidding…he’s a really great guy and was a great help to me in SG. 🙂 thanks for designing my logo. Everyone loved it!
you’re a winner in our hearts, babe. 🙂
Spunkz: thanks, sweetie! 🙂
hey there meena (:
hehheh. Your blog is interesting and keep on with all the good foods! 😀
adele here btw if you rmb! 😀
Hi Adele! Of course I remember you. 🙂 my memory’s bad, but not that bad. Hehehe. Thanks for the company in SG. I was pretty lonely there.
You gotta come back more often and rock this little island town!
Yes, there are many amazing food blogs (and other blogs) out there, but every post of yours is a winner!
Camemberu: I’m so glad we finally met. If I could expand my post to include SG bloggers, you’re up there on my list. Thanks for making me feel so welcome in SG, and allowing me to be a part of your experience of being chased out of the restaurant. Only in SG!! hehehe.
Sweetheart, am sorry you didn’t win but you’ve always been a winner in our books. You know that. We missed you at the pool party and you were one of the hot topics of conversation. With that much flesh around, let me tell you, that was an achievement! 😉 hehehehe
Nigel: I suppose you can imagine how disappointed I was. Thanks for starting the voting campaign for AWOL and for helping me believe in myself. So sad that I missed all that flesh, tho! Somemore, u go and tag me on FB wan. Grrrrr.
congrats. you’re already a winner before departing for the awards, seriously. 🙂
J2Kfm: thanks. Means a lot to hear it.
support support! you are always the winner in our hearts 🙂
Ai wei: you always say the sweetest things. 🙂
Keep up the good work Neena! Make the food look tastier than it is!!
xes: Neena? Neena?? After all we’ve been through too! 😛 hehe. *chucking AWOL card at xes*
hehehe, love your reason for wanting to win 😀 but i love the spirit, grace and honesty in your writing even more. if life were a competition (luckily it’s not!), then u’d probably already be a winner (i hope it’s not too presumptuous of me to say this, since i scarcely know you). but i do know your blog is an inspiration, and it’s evident that you’ve earned the respect of so many, for so many different and wonderful reasons.
Sean: wow. I have tears in my eyes. I’m touched. I’ve always used the blog as a platform to connect with people, both with and without cannibalistic intentions. Glad we’ve reached out to each other, even if it’s been over one meal only. Please don’t eat me before I’ve achieved 1,000 friends on facebook.
you can do a kennysia! comedy food blog remember? hehe it’s ok, we will try again next time :))
Ladyironchef, yes, that’s an idea, although there can be only one Kenny Sia. Hehe.
You’re right up there on MY list! And sfar as I’m concerned, it never is a popularity contest but how deep an impression you make on each and every individual reader of your blog. Congrats LL!
550ml jar of faith: you mean I can’t have my cake and eat it too? Wanna know what it’s like to be popular too. 😛 thanks, sweetie, I appreciate your support. 🙂
LOL. Um, that’s an interesting reason for wanting to win.
(I understand completely tho. Haha…)
🙁 that you didn’t win…. but 🙂 you’re still tops to us. 🙂 🙂 🙂
(And being in the top 5 is no small feat btw!)
J: you’ll hv to wrestle me for Allan Wu, babe!
echoes J – being in the top 5 aint an easy feat!! and the only one from Msia rite?
TNG: Dunno what the criteria for selection is, though. I’m definitely honoured to be on the list.
we’re sorry that you din win but you’ve always been a champ in Malaysian chapter 😉 next year babe, we’ll vote again
Babe_kl: I suppose it’s important to support whoever makes the list. After all, we’re all friends, right? You can’t imagine how touched I was when bigshot bloggers like you showed your support for my blog. I’m humbled.
Agree with all of them that commented above… you’re a winner already before departing to Spore. and you made all of us proud!
NKOTB: thanks for your support! Much appreciated.
awww..im sure allan wu would read this n owe u a kiss for another day..
Joe: Allan Wu doesn’t know of the existence of this blog. Boo Hoo!
xes just called you Neena, sue him! 😀
KY: how to sue a lawyer?? Easier to change my name to Neena. 😉
*hugs* dah-link. We still love our meenachi. I kiss you? Wan ar?
Unkaleong: You. Are. Not. Allan. Wu. 😛
even though you didn’t win… take it as a motivation to work harder (^_^)… as in go to more new places and write more interesting blogs. Just wanna let u know that you have one of the loyal readers (if not the most loyal which I guess belongs to Tim) that supports you no matter what!
Thule: awww. So sweet la you. Aiks, you want me to work harder? Who’s paying me? 😛
allan wu is hot huh! i manage to get a pic with him. 😀
the top 5 nominees are all winners in my heart. keep eating n blogging!
Your wit and fabulous photos are what drew me to your blog in the first place. Never mind that we connected offline, even if we didn’t, you’d still be my favourite flogger. And you’ve got class, dah-link! Even if you do have red hair, fake lashes and purple face. Don’t you forget that! 😀
Allan Wu appeared in Fear Factor wif Joe Rogan right? At least he’s taller than Joe…
talking about allan wu. saw him running at my uni yesterday. hmmm, more reasons for you to visit us in Singapore? 😉
not for the spike nor the money nor the glam. hey, now those are words of a champion!
Great photography! And congratulations on being a finalist. I’m a new reader to your blog and I really enjoy going through your treasured archives. Just wondering if you have any great vegetarian restaurants to recommend…my fiance and I are vegetarians and we find the options for eating out is so limited. I love to cook, so I guess it’s not really a problem, but sometimes it’s nice to be able to dine out and not having to worry that the food might suck. Keep clicking because those photos you took are to die for. 🙂
I’m pretty sure you could have attempted to steal a kiss anyway! 🙂 (You win in my heart, LL!)
YOU MAH QUEEEENNNNN, and doncha forget that. BOW BOW BOW….
So lovely to meet you, and lol at your real reason for wanting to win the nuffnang award! I think the food blog finalists’ photo proves that food bloggers always have more fun! 🙂
Congrats on the nomination! A great accomplishment! AWOL would always be my fav foodie 😀